36 citations
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June 2014 in “International Journal of Dermatology” Dutasteride helps hair growth in those unresponsive to finasteride, but may cause more sexual dysfunction.
November 2024 in “Circulation” GLP1-RAs may have higher reports of suicide and hair loss, but no strong evidence links them to these issues.
Finasteride reduces prostate cancer risk but may increase high-grade tumors; new drugs and better diagnosis are in development, but funding and industry commitment are challenges.
Flutamide helps with prostate cancer and some skin conditions but can harm the liver.
August 2022 in “Nature Biotechnology” Drug approvals slowed in 2Q22, but notable drugs like Amvuttra, Camzyos, and Olumiant were approved.
April 2017 in “The journal of investigative dermatology/Journal of investigative dermatology” Topical Vorinostat shows promise for treating alopecia areata by promoting hair regrowth.
8 citations
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April 2020 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Bicalutamide may be a promising alternative treatment for female pattern hair loss.
January 2026 in “International Journal of Dermatology Venereology and Leprosy Sciences” Metformin may improve acanthosis nigricans by reducing insulin resistance.
5 citations
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October 2024 in “Reumatismo” Upadacitinib significantly improved alopecia universalis and psoriatic arthritis in a patient.
52 citations
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December 2014 in “Journal of Dermatological Science” Apremilast may help treat hair loss in alopecia areata.
3 citations
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June 2021 in “PLOS ONE” A topical BRAF inhibitor, vemurafenib, can speed up wound healing and promote hair growth, especially in diabetic patients.
69 citations
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August 2008 in “Journal of The European Academy of Dermatology and Venereology” Oral dutasteride and topical pimecrolimus can safely and effectively treat Frontal Fibrosing Alopecia, leading to significant hair regrowth.
12 citations
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February 2003 in “European Urology Supplements” Dutasteride reduces DHT more effectively than finasteride.
15 citations
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February 2019 in “Journal of clinical medicine” Atorvastatin reversed memory problems caused by cancer drug trastuzumab and improved its cancer-fighting abilities without causing hair loss.
7 citations
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January 2022 in “SAGE open medical case reports” Upadacitinib successfully treated a child's severe skin and hair loss issues.
29 citations
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April 2019 in “BMJ. British medical journal” Men taking dutasteride or finasteride have a slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes.
7 citations
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January 2021 in “The Journal of Sexual Medicine” Testosterone with dutasteride improves muscle strength and body composition in trans men.
January 2026 in “Dermatology Reports” Upadacitinib improved symptoms and hair regrowth in a teen with multiple autoimmune conditions.
3 citations
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January 2011 in “Yearbook of Dermatology and Dermatologic Surgery”
33 citations
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October 2005 in “PubMed” Dutasteride successfully treated a woman's hair loss when other treatments failed.
December 2022 in “Zenodo (CERN European Organization for Nuclear Research)” Topical finasteride effectively treats hair loss and acne with fewer side effects than oral forms.
February 2026 in “Frontiers in Immunology” Ivarmacitinib significantly improved hair regrowth in severe alopecia areata after tofacitinib was less effective.
July 2003 in “Pediatrics in review” In 2001, the FDA approved 12 new drugs for children to treat allergies, asthma, ADHD, birth control, and other conditions.
97 citations
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January 2014 in “Journal of The American Academy of Dermatology” Dutasteride 0.5 mg works better than finasteride and placebo for increasing hair in men with hair loss.
Thai plant extracts, especially Avicennia marina, can promote hair growth by inhibiting certain enzymes and boosting growth factors.
4 citations
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September 2025 in “Biomolecules” The effect of GLP-1 RAs on erectile function is unclear and needs more research.
April 2023 in “Journal of Investigative Dermatology” A new treatment for hair loss shows promise with fewer side effects.
2 citations
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August 2016 in “British Journal of Clinical Pharmacology” The document concludes that women should not use 5-alpha-reductase inhibitors due to the risk of birth defects and limited effectiveness.
2 citations
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April 2024 in “Urology Annals” Taking dutasteride every other day works as well as daily and better preserves sexual function.